inforMED
InjuryGCY

MEDLINE SILICONE BULB EVACUATOR - JP DRAIN

Received Jul 31, 2019 · Event occurred Jun 21, 2019

Report MW5088695 · MDR key 8857053

Device

Generic name

Apparatus, Suction, Single Patient Use, Portable, Nonpowered

Model number

DYNJWE1305

Product problems

  • Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion

Patient

61 YR

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

JP DRAIN PLACED DURING ACUTE SURGICAL INTERVENTION. DRAIN DID NOT EFFECTIVELY WORK AS THERE WAS RESIDUAL BLEEDING IN THE DRAINAGE TUBE BUT NOT IN THE COLLECTION CHAMBER. BUILD UP OF RECURRENT BLEEDING REQUIRED ANOTHER SURGICAL INTERVENTION THE FOLLOWING DAY.